Jun 22, 23
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Successful national time trial championship for the Rog Cycling Club

Today, June 22, 2023, the national time trial championship took place, organized by the Cycling Federation of Slovenia in cooperation with the KK Gorje club. The event saw numerous young cyclists and members in various age categories compete against each other. The competition featured exciting races, exceptional achievements, and well-deserved winners.

Among the younger juniors (U17), Vanja Kuntarič Žibert from the POGI TEAM UAE GENERALI team took the top spot on the winners' podium. With his confident riding, he demonstrated exceptional talent and potential for the future of cycling in Slovenia.

In the older junior women's category (WJ), first place went to Ema Podberšič from the BTC CITY LJUBLJANA Scott team, while second place went to her club colleague Sara Pestotnik. Both demonstrated speed and endurance, proving that they are among the best cyclists in their category.

Among the older juniors (MJ), Gašper Klanjšček from the POGI TEAM UAE GENERALI team took fourth place. Despite strong competition, he put in an excellent performance, which earned him a place among the best.

In the under-23 (MU) category, Natan Gregorčič from the LJUBLJANA GUSTO SANTIC team took the win. With his persistence, strength, and tactically perfect riding, he beat all the competition and earned himself the gold medal.

Among female athletes under 23 (WU), Nika Bobnar from the BTC CITY LJUBLJANA Scott team took first place. With her exceptional form and excellent preparation, she excelled on the track and celebrated a well-deserved victory.

In the women's category (WE), Urška Pintar from the BTC CITY LJUBLJANA Scott team took second place, while Nika Bobnar took third place, proving her versatility and quality.

In the members category (ME), Anže Skok from the LJUBLJANA GUSTO SANTIC team took third place. His fighting spirit and speed thrilled the audience and earned him a place among the best cyclists in the competition.

The National Time Trial Championship was a successful and exceptional competition that showcased the outstanding cycling skills and talent of young riders and the experience of seasoned competitors. The winners deservedly celebrated their successes, while all participants demonstrated perseverance, discipline, and sportsmanship.

Congratulations to all competitors and organizers for staging an exceptional event that contributed to the promotion of cycling in Slovenia and thrilled numerous cycling enthusiasts. We are already eagerly awaiting next year's national championship, which is sure to deliver even more excitement, thrills, and outstanding achievements.

Official results (PDF)

June 18, 23
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Younger juniors and Boys A and B Pogi team impress at races in Italy

The younger juniors of the Pogi team competed today against strong competition in a race in Italy, which took place in the town of Pieris. The race consisted of six flat laps of 7.2 km and two climbs to Doberdob and San Michele, totaling 83 km. Of the 80 cyclists who started, only 30 crossed the finish line.

The Pogi team was represented by Bastian Petrič, Vanja Kuntarič Žibert, Jakob Šlibar, Žiga Hamun, Mauro Mächtig, Matic Vintar, Nejc Podržaj, and Žiga Stare. Italian cyclist Rosatto won the solo breakaway, with a lead of more than a minute over his pursuers at the top of San Michele. Bastian Petrič was excellent in the sprint for second place, showing his speed and strength to take third place on the podium. This is his greatest success this season.

In addition to Petrič, other members of the Pogi team also performed well in the first chase group. Mauro Mächtig finished 13th, Nejc Podržaj 22nd, Jakob Šlibar 23rd, and Vanja Kuntarič Žibert 25th. Žiga Hamun, Matic Vintar, and Žiga Stare withdrew from the race this time.

The Pogi team coaches were pleased with the results of their protégés: "It was a very difficult race, with lots of climbs and descents. The guys showed fighting spirit and team spirit. Bastian was fantastic in the sprint, and the others helped him with good work in the group. This is a great success for our club and for Slovenian cycling."

The younger boys A and B of the Pogi team also proved themselves at the Italian race 18° MEMORIAL FEDERICO CARLET, which was 40 km long. In the boys A category, Miha Otoničar, who came second, and Jake Sosa, who came fourth, climbed onto the winners' podium. In the boys' B category, Franci Krajnc came second, Urban Hvastja fifth, and Gal Klun seventh.

The Pogi team boasts excellent results in international races and proves that it has great potential for the future of Slovenian cycling. Congratulations! 🚴‍♂️👏

Photo highlights

June 18, 23
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Pogi Team older juniors: from the time trial to Ca del Poggio – a weekend in Italy

The Pogi Team, a team of older juniors founded and supported by two-time Tour de France winner Tadej Pogačar, competed in two races in Italy this weekend and demonstrated their talent and fighting spirit.

On Saturday, the Pogi Team competed in the Gran Premio Eccellenze Valli del Soligo team time trial, which covered 17.8 kilometers. With Marcel Skok, Jure Medved, Domen Oblak, Jakub Husar, and Tine Jenko in the lineup, our young cyclists finished 23rd out of 34 teams. The Zalf Euromobil Fior team took the win.

Some pictures

On Sunday, the first category race TF GD Dorigo MO Biemmereti MO Ettore e Cristiano F was held, covering a distance of 135 kilometers. The race was very demanding, as the circuit included three climbs up the famous Ca del Poggio hill, which has an average gradient of 12 percent over a good kilometer. Our Pogi Team members fought bravely and showed some great moves. The best among them was Marcel Skok, who finished 35th.

Results

June 11, 23
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Pogi Team and BTC City Ljubljana Shine at the Sandi Papež Cup Race

Pogi and BTC City Ljubljana achieve excellent results at the Sandi Papež Cup Race

This year's race took place on June 11, 2023, and was intended for boys, girls, and younger female youth. The race route covered the distance from Gabrje to Hrušica and back.

Our cyclists, known as Pogi Team UAE Generali, achieved excellent results. Miha Otoničar took second place in the boys' A category on the 24.5 km long track, Jake Sosa took fifth place, Maks Majnik took sixth place, and Jure Jovanovič took eighth place.

In the boys' B category, on a 19.6 km long track, Andrew Jackso Mccurry took first place, Gal Klun second place, Urban Hvastja fifth place, and Franci Kranjc eighth place. Among the boys' C category, on a 9.8 km long track, Marcos Remon took first place.

Our cyclists from the BTC City Ljubljana Scoot team also achieved excellent results. Taja Mehle took fourth place in the junior women's category on the 24.5 km course. Lina Mehle took first place in the girls' A category on the 19.6 km course, while Lara Šetina took third place in the girls' B category on the 9.8 km course.

Congratulations to all cyclists and their teams for their outstanding achievements in this important race!
Jun 4, 23
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Exceptional results for the K.D. ROG cycling teams at the 2nd criterium in Murska Sobota and outstanding success for Urška Pintar at the Alpes Grésivaudan Classic 1.1 in France.

Exceptional performances by the cycling teams of the ROG cycling club at the national road cycling championship – 2nd CRITERION OF THE CITY OF MURSKA SOBOTA

On Sunday, June 4, 2023, the national road cycling championship for various age categories of younger juniors, juniors, older juniors, U23 juniors, elite men, and elite women took place in Murska Sobota. The event attracted top cyclists from various teams, among which the POGI TEAM UAE GENERALI and BTC CITY LJUBLJANA SCOTT teams stood out.

POGI TEAM UAE GENERALI

The POGI TEAM UAE GENERALI team impressed with their outstanding achievements at the championship. Miha Otoničar took an excellent 2nd place in the boys' A category (U15/2), while Jure Jovanovič took 4th place in the same category. Jake Sosa and Luka Ukmar also achieved excellent results, ranking 9th and 10th in the same category.

In the boys' B category (U15/1), Urban Hvastija took first place, while Franci Krajnc took second place. Miha Kovačič and Nejc Čebulj ranked seventh and ninth in the same category.

Miha Otoničar continued his success and ranked second in the boys' C category (U13). Marcos Remon and Andrej Gregorčič ranked sixth and ninth in the same category.

In the younger youth category (U17), the POGI TEAM UAE GENERALI team excelled. Bor Ebner took 1st place, Bastian Petrič 2nd place, Žiga Hamun 5th place, Vanja Kuntaric Žibert 7th place, and Igor Prijatelj 10th place.

Marcel Skok took 9th place in the older youth (MJ) category.

BTC CITY LJUBLJANA SCOTT

The BTC CITY LJUBLJANA SCOTT team also performed well at the championship. Lina Mehle took first place in the girls' A category (WU15/2), while Zara Bukovec took fourth place in the same category. Lara Šetina took second place in the girls' B category (WU15/1), and Ana Neža Pavlin took ninth place in the same category.

In the younger youth category (WU17), Vesna Potočnik took 1st place, Taja Mehle 4th place, Neža Šetina 6th place, Brina Manja Čuš 8th place, Anika Juvan 9th place, and Julija Farazin 10th place.

The BTC CITY LJUBLJANA SCOTT team also performed excellently in the older youth category (WJ). Ema Podberšič took 3rd place, Sara Pestotnik 4th place, Eva Potočnik 5th place, Tjaša Sušnik 6th place, Zoja Ferlež 7th place, Lucija Hočevar 8th place, and Maja Perpar 9th place.

All cycling teams showed exceptional perseverance, talent, and fighting spirit at the road cycling championship in Murska Sobota. Their outstanding achievements are a testament to their dedication and hard work and herald a bright future for Slovenian cycling. Congratulations to all competitors for their exceptional results!

Official results

Official results are available at prijavim.se.

Urša Pintar takes second place in the demanding Alpes Grésivaudan Classic 1.1 race in France

Urša Pintar, a member of the BTC CITY LJUBLJANA SCOTT team, impressed with her outstanding achievement at the Alpes Grésivaudan Classic 1.1 race in France. The competition, considered one of the most difficult in the women's cycling calendar, featured a demanding 126 km course with an incredible 3,200 m elevation gain.

The decisive selection took place in the last 10 km of the climb, with only three cyclists remaining in the lead, including Urša Pintar, Evita Muzic, and Cofidis Coston Morgane. In a tense finish, Evita Muzic broke away on the descent and deservedly celebrated her victory. Urša Pintar finished in an excellent second place, achieving an outstanding result and securing a place on the podium in this first category race.

In addition to Urša Pintar, two young members of the BTC CITY LJUBLJANA SCOTT team, Nika Bobnar and Tjaša Sušnik, also competed in the race. Although they finished well behind the leaders, they showed exceptional fighting spirit and perseverance on the demanding course.

For Urša Pintar, her success in the Alpes Grésivaudan Classic 1.1 race is an important milestone in her cycling career, confirming her excellent preparation and talent. With its excellent results in international races, the BTC CITY LJUBLJANA SCOTT team continues to strengthen its reputation and consolidate its position among the best women's cycling teams.

Congratulations to Urša Pintar and the entire BTC CITY LJUBLJANA SCOTT team for their outstanding achievements and inspiring performance in the demanding race in France. Their results are certainly a source of pride and inspiration for future challenges.

Official results

Official results are available at https://www.procyclingstats.com

Jun 3, 23
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Young Slovenian cyclists shine at the Carnia Julium Classic 2023 race in Italy

The younger juniors of the Pogi Team continue their winning streak in international cycling races

This time at the prestigious Carnia Julium Classic 2023 race in Italy. Despite strong competition and a demanding 70-kilometer route, our guys once again demonstrated their cycling skills and fighting spirit.

The race began with a series of flat laps, where our cyclists already showed exceptional riding skills and skillfully covered their opponents' attacks. When the race entered the final climb, a larger group of cyclists formed. The guys worked together perfectly and, through teamwork, put Vanja Kuntarič Žibert in an excellent position to attack at the top.

As the finish line approached, Vanja showed exceptional strength and endurance, attacking one kilometer before the end of the climb. With his fast pace, he gained a nice lead over the other competitors. However, his attack was caught just 50 meters before the finish line, when Italian Magagnotti overtook him and claimed victory.

Nevertheless, Vanja Kuntarič Žibert achieved an excellent second place in the race, which is a remarkable achievement for a young cyclist. The entire team deserves congratulations for their excellent teamwork, as their tactical riding and support for Vanja contributed to his success.

This result proves that our young cyclists are in excellent shape and ready for the challenges of international races. Their fighting spirit, perseverance, and team spirit are a true inspiration for all fans and young cyclists who want to achieve success in cycling races.

Sincere congratulations to Vanja Kuntarič Žibert and the entire team for their outstanding achievement at the Carnia Julium Classic 2023 race in Italy! With such inspiration and hard work, they will certainly continue their successful cycling career.

Official results

May 28, 23
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An exciting cycling race on the Gače track: Exceptional achievements by the cyclists of the POGI team

Today, May 28, 2023, an unforgettable cycling race for young cyclists took place at the foot of the popular Gače ski resort. The 4-kilometer circular track, stretching between Gače and Komarna vas, hosted five races in nine age categories, attracting more than 200 children from all over Slovenia. The VN RTC Gače 2023, as the race was named, proved to be a challenging course, with cyclists competing for points in the Slovenian Cup.

Among the many talented young cyclists who took part in the race, the members of the POGI team also stood out with their exceptional achievements. In the junior youth category (U17), Vanja Kuntaric Žibret shone and took first place, demonstrating his exceptional cycling skills and perseverance. Bor Ebner also performed excellently in the same category, taking third place. The juniors impressed both fans and other competitors with their performances.

In the boys' category A (U15/2), Miha Otoničar demonstrated his talent and deservedly took first place. His excellent riding impressed visitors and showed that he can take on the biggest challenges in the race. Gal Klun also proved himself in the boys' B category (U15/1) and took third place, demonstrating his perseverance and cycling skills.

The successes of the POGI team cyclists at the VN RTC Gače 2023 are an excellent indicator of the hard work and dedication invested by both the competitors and their coaches. With their impressive results, they have thrilled their fans and established themselves as some of the most promising young talents in Slovenian cycling.

The 2023 Gače RTC Championship was an unforgettable experience for everyone involved, both competitors and visitors. The organizers created a pleasant and exciting atmosphere and gave young cyclists the opportunity to test themselves on a challenging course in the beautiful surroundings of the Gače ski resort. The event was also an opportunity for preschoolers and elementary school students up to fifth grade to show their passion for cycling and join the exciting world of cycling races.

Congratulations to all cyclists who participated in the VN RTC Gače 2023, and especially to the members of the POGI team for their outstanding achievements. Their perseverance, hard work, and talent have enabled them to stand out and prove themselves on the cycling scene. We look forward to their future successes and hope that they will inspire new generations of cyclists who want to embark on the path to top-level cycling.

May 28, 23
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Inspiring performances by Slovenian cyclists at the Tour de Feminin 2023 cycling race

Report from the Tour de Feminin cycling race: Slovenian cyclists shine on the international stage

On Thursday, the four-day Tour de Feminin race of the second category began in the Czech Republic, attracting many top cyclists from around the world. Among the competitors is the BTC City Ljubljana Scott team, known for its strong lineup and exceptional achievements on the international stage.

The cyclists of the BTC City Ljubljana Scott team prepared diligently for this race and set themselves ambitious goals. With a strong team and excellent tactics, they wanted to achieve top results and establish themselves among the best teams in the race.

  1. May – The @tourdefeminin cycling race began on Thursday afternoon with a stopwatch. Numerous enthusiasts gathered along the route, ready to watch the cyclists' exceptional competitiveness and perseverance. Among them were Slovenian competitors Urša Pintar and Nika Bobnar, who managed to finish in the top twenty. Their success was a real boost for both cyclists and promised a promising continuation of the race.
  2. May – On the third stage of @tourdefeminin, covering 110 km with an elevation gain of 1,540 meters, Urša Pintar made her presence felt in the leading group of competitors, finishing in a respectable 20th place. Tjaša Sušnik and Nika Bobnar also fought hard, but finished the stage in 52nd and 66th place, respectively, 27 seconds behind. Nevertheless, their performances were still commendable.
  3. May – The last day of @tourdefeminin brought a lot of joy and satisfaction. In today's stage, Tjaša Sušnik and Urša Pintar crossed the finish line together with the first group of cyclists and achieved an excellent 10th and 13th place, respectively. Their perseverance and strength enabled them to achieve excellent rankings at the end of the race. Urša Pintar took an exceptional 6th place in the overall standings, while Tjaša Sušnik finished in 18th place. Nika Bobnar finished the race in a respectable 66th place.

The @tourdefeminin cycling race is now behind us, but memories of this exceptional competition will remain with us for a long time. The competitors demonstrated their outstanding abilities and perseverance, thrilling spectators at every stage and proving that they are among the best in the world. Congratulations to all the competitors who took part, and especially to Urša Pintar, Tjaša Sušnik, and Nika Bobnar for their exceptional achievements and performances in the race.

Official results – https://btclj.kdrog.si/rezultati-2023/

May 23
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Official presentation of the Peugeot Slovenia scholarship to young cyclist Pogi Teama

Our cyclist Vanja Kuntarič Žibert U17 officially received a scholarship from Peugeot Slovenia yesterday at the Franja Marathon press conference.

Peugeot has been the official vehicle of the Rog Cycling Club and the legendary Franja Marathon for two decades, and for the last two seasons also of the POGI TEAM. As part of its sponsorship, Peugeot, in collaboration with@avtotehnavis, handed over the keys to two passenger cars, a Peugeot 2008 and a 3008, in 2021. In addition to the official vehicle, Peugeot committed to awarding a cycling scholarship to the best cyclist in the boys' category who scores the most points in the 2022 season. This scholarship is part of Peugeot's efforts to encourage and support young talent in cycling and to promote a culture of excellence in the sport.
 
"We are delighted to have been part of the Franja Marathon for 20 years, and we are proud to be the mobile partner of one of the biggest cycling events in Slovenia and globally," said Adam Kavšek, director of P Automobil Import. "We believe that sport brings people together and that cycling in particular has the power to inspire and change lives. That is why we are also committed to supporting young cyclists, promoting the development of cycling talent, and encouraging a culture of excellence in this sport."
 
As in previous years, the automotive lion king will provide mobile support and assistance to cyclists throughout the race, ensuring that they have everything they need to compete at their best. This year, the latest charismatic Peugeot 408 will lead the convoy.
 
Peugeot's commitment to excellence and innovation in the automotive industry is reflected in its support for the Franja Marathon, which represents the best of cycling and brings people together in the spirit of sport.
 

 

May 22, 23
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Highlights: 16th Komenda Municipality and Lidl Cup for Youngsters

Successful completion of the 16th KOMENDA MUNICIPALITY CYCLING RACE – Lidl Cup for Youngsters 2023

The exciting cycling race 16th KOMENDA MUNICIPALITY CYCLING RACE – Lidl Cup for Youngsters 2023 took place in beautiful weather and was attended by numerous fans and cycling enthusiasts. You can view the race results here: [RESULTS OF THE 16TH KOMENDA MUNICIPALITY CYCLING RACE – Lidl Cup for Young People]
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